Sunil Chhetri Bids Farewell to International Football with Final Match Against Kuwait

Sunil Chhetri, India’s football legend, has declared his retirement from international sport. His final appearance for the national team will be in the second round of World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait on June 6, which will be held at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium.

Sunil Chhetri, 39, is a cornerstone of Indian football, having established himself as the country’s finest player. With 94 goals in 150 appearances for the national team, he is the fourth-highest international goal-scorer in history. The football great made the official announcement on his social media site X, where he shared a 10-minute video discussing his decision to retire from international sport. His retirement will bring an end to an amazing career as the nation’s leading goal scorer, leaving a big void in a team that has long relied on his abilities. Even in his later years, he continuously scored goals, making his departure a significant loss for the squad.

Chhetri discussed the future of Indian football, highlighting the necessity to find a new number nine for the team. He noted that the present group of players lacked a prominent striker, as none of them are the major goal-scorers for their respective clubs. This, he remarked, leaves a big void in the present national team structure.